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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.58, 1,299.46 and 592.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.58, 1,299.46 and 592.26 is: 817.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.58 : 1,299.46 = 592.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.58/1,299.46 = 592.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.58x = 1,299.46 × 592.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.58x = 769,618.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,618.18/941.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.37

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